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Description

1939 Elder Lincoln Token, AU 55. DeLorey-49, HK-493. 1.84 grams.
The obverse has Lincoln's bust as seen on Elder's 1910 issue. The
reverse has A TOKEN and nine stars enclosed by a laurel wreath. One
of 100 satin-finish pieces struck as Elder's contribution to the
New York World's Fair numismatics by Medallic Art Co. in 10-carat
gold after President Roosevelt's 1933 gold surrender order. Thinner
planchet than the 1927 issue but this displays a finer fabric; and
a 1910/1927 Mule of Elder's Lincoln Tokens, MS 63. 2.12 grams.
Unlisted in DeLorey. This combination of two Lincoln obverses was
unknown to Elder specialist Thomas K. DeLorey and does not appear
in his definitive "Thomas L. Elder, A Catalogue of His Tokens and
Medals," (The Numismatist, June 1980). The 1910 design by
medalist Jules Edouard Roine contrasts with the somewhat similar,
anonymous bust type of 1927. Struck in 18-carat gold, probably
unique. The gilt is fully intact and as an identifying mark there
is a small spot between the back of Lincoln's head and the first L
in LINCOLN on the "1910" side with a die crack just above.